4231 AGED AND DISABLED CARERS

AGED AND DISABLED CARERS provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.

Skill Level: 4

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks:

• accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
• assisting clients with their mobility
• preparing food for clients
• arranging social activities
• performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
• assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
• providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
• may do shopping and run errands
• may live in with the person

Related Occupation:

• 423111 Aged or Disabled Carer
  
  

423111 AGED OR DISABLED CARER

Alternative Titles:

• Aged or Disabled Care Worker
• Personal Carer
• Personal Care Worker

Provides general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged or disabled people in their own homes.

Skill Level: 4

 

4232 DENTAL ASSISTANTS

DENTAL ASSISTANTS prepare patients for dental examination and assist Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Skill Level: 4

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks:

• receiving and preparing patients
• arranging and handing instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
• preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
• using suction devices and water sprays
• performing routine maintenance on equipment
• sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
• may advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
• may act as receptionist for Dental Practitioners
• may perform billing and other clerical tasks

Related Occupation:

• 423211 Dental Assistant
  
  

423211 DENTAL ASSISTANT

Alternative Titles:

• Dental Chairside Assistant
• Dental Nurse
  
  

Prepares patients for dental examination and assists Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Skill Level: 4

 

4233 NURSING SUPPORT AND PERSONAL CARE WORKERS

NURSING SUPPORT AND PERSONAL CARE WORKERS provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

Skill Level: 4

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating
• assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs
• participating in planning the care of individuals
• following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems
• observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care
• assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications
• providing direct support and assistance to therapists

Related Occupations:

• 423311 Hospital Orderly
• 423312 Nursing Support Worker
• 423313 Personal Care Assistant
• 423314 Therapy Aide
  
  

423311 HOSPITAL ORDERLY

Alternative Titles:

• Patient Services Assistant
• Wardsperson

Assists with the provision of care to patients in a hospital by ensuring wards are neat and tidy, lifting and turning patients and transporting them in wheelchairs or on movable beds, and providing direct care and support.

Skill Level: 4

423312 NURSING SUPPORT WORKE

Alternative Titles:

• Assistant in Nursing
• Nurses' Aide (NZ)

Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Paramedical Aide

 

423313 PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Provides routine personal care services to people in a range of health care facilities or in a person's home.

Skill Level: 4

423314 THERAPY AIDE

Alternative Title: Therapist's Assistant

Assists therapists in providing therapy programs and in the direct care of their patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Diversional Therapist's Assistant
• Occupational Therapist's Assistant
• Physiotherapist's Assistant

 

 4234 SPECIAL CARE WORKERS

SPECIAL CARE WORKERS provide care and supervision for childrenand young people in residential and institutional facilities, and provide care and support to people in refuges.

Skill Level: 4

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• planning and implementing programs of supervision and care for children and young peoplein residential care
• supervising and arranging activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and young peoplein residential care
• waking children and young peopleand ensuring they are washed, dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational activities
• supervising children and young peopleduring domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
• maintaining discipline, enforcing regulations and behaviour standards, compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in implementing remedial measures
• organising refuge accommodation
• providing emotional support to residents of refuges
• referring residents of refuges for health and welfare assistance
• ensuring security of refuge

Related Occupations:

• 423411 Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant
• 423412 Hostel Parent
• 423413 Refuge Worker
  
  

423411 CHILD OR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE ASSISTANT

Provides care and supervision for children and young people living in residentialor institutional facilities such as group homes and correctional institutions. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

423412 HOSTEL PARENT

Alternative Title: House Parent

Provides care and supervision for children and young people living in residential facilities such asboarding school residential colleges and hostels.Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

423413 REFUGE WORKER

Provides services and support to people seeking assistance in a refuge.

Skill Level: 4